South Bethany
Town in Sussex County, Delaware
South Bethany is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, with 451 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bethany Beach, 1.5 miles N.
- 451residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 896 / sq mipopulation density
- 19944ZIP code
About South Bethany
South Bethany is an incorporated town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. As of the 2020 census, South Bethany had a population of 451. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.
South Bethany is popularly considered one of "The Quiet Resorts", along with its direct neighbor to the north, Bethany Beach, and its neighbor to the south, Fenwick Island. This is in contradistinction to the crowded atmosphere of the more popular Dewey Beach and the cosmopolitan bustle of nearby Rehoboth Beach. Assisting South Bethany's reputation as a "quiet" place is the presence of Delaware Seashore State Park – a six-mile-long barrier island providing a substantial buffer from Dewey Beach's noise – to the north of Bethany Beach, as well as the relative quiet provided by a large unincorporated area of private condominiums and multimillion-dollar beach homes between the park and Bethany Beach. To the south, South Bethany is insulated from busy Ocean City, Maryland, by Fenwick Island State Park and Fenwick Island itself.
Unlike Bethany Beach and neighboring Fenwick Island, South Bethany is almost exclusively residential. It refers to itself as "The Best Little Beach in Delaware."
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Living in South Bethany
- Median household income
- $116,875
- Median home value
- $955,200
- Median age
- 68.7
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South Bethany had 451 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 451 |
|---|---|
| Density | 896 per sq mi (346 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Bethany at a glance
| State | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 451 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.50 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5163° N, 75.0581° W |
| ZIP code | 19944 |
| Official website | southbethany.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1067700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Bethany
- Bethany Beach1.5 mi N
- Ocean View2.5 mi NW
- Fenwick Island3.8 mi S
- Millville4.0 mi W
- Ocean City, MD7.3 mi S
- Selbyville8.8 mi SW
- Long Neck9.2 mi NW
- Frankford9.5 mi W
- Bishopville, MD9.8 mi SW
- Ocean Pines, MD10.3 mi SW
- Dagsboro10.4 mi W
- West Ocean City, MD12.0 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about South Bethany
What county is South Bethany in?
South Bethany is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the population of South Bethany, DE?
451 people lived in South Bethany at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Bethany, DE?
The ZIP code of South Bethany is 19944.
What is the elevation of South Bethany?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Bethany?
Bethany Beach (1.5 mi), Ocean View (2.5 mi), Fenwick Island (3.8 mi), Millville (4.0 mi), Ocean City (7.3 mi).
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